The National Weather Service in Central Illinois has issued a Blowing Dust Advisory for central Illinois for Monday 11:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Hazardous driving conditions are expected due to locally reduced visibility. Champaign, Coles, DeWitt, Douglas, Macon, McLean, Piatt, Vermilion and many more counties are included in this advisory.
Meteorologists say blowing dust is expected this afternoon across central and eastern Illinois, east of the Illinois River and north of I-70. Loose topsoil paired with gusty winds up to 40 mph could lead to blowing dust and low visibility in rural areas. Forecasters advise you to avoid the dust plume. If you encounter dense dust, slow down and pull off the roadway as far as possible.
On Sunday, Dust Storm warnings were issued in parts of Illinois. No major accidents were reported.